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60km gravel / MTB Solo & Couples Challenge

Enter as a single rider, or as a couple and enjoy this thrilling experience

Sunday 2 March 2026 Entries have closed for 2026

Share the ride, the sweat, and the glory. It’s open to solo riders, but there’s a special prize for couples.

The 60km Couples Challenge invites partners to take on the Route 66 trails together — testing teamwork, rhythm, and endurance.

Tough, scenic, and full of moments you’ll talk about long after the finish line.

And the best part? The winning couple scores a night’s stay at the luxurious Mount Grace Hotel & Spa — the perfect way to recover in style.

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Explore the Stages

Expect a few pleasant surprises on the way.

Sunday 60km Route

60km GPX file

Race Start Times

There will be voluntary seeding.

PLEASE NOTE: The onus is on you to refer to the Facebook Page, website and mailers to ensure you are kept up to speed with changes of any sort.

All Riders

Male and female – 07h45

Entry Fees

Early Bird

R 450 per person
  • Valid until 18 January 2026

Normal Entry Fee

R 500 per person
  • Valid from 19 January to 15 February 2026
  • All entries close at midnight on 15 February
  • SPECIAL NOTE: If you enter after 15 February, you do not qualify for race apparel

Late Entry Fee

R 550 per person
  • If you enter after 15 February 2026
  • Late entries do not qualify for race apparel

60km Solo & Couples Challenge Prizes

No prize money, but prizes will be awarded to the men, ladies and couple winners.

Couples Challenge: Win a night at the Mount Grace Hotel and Spa!

See What is included

  • A professionally planned and managed route
  • Shower facilities at the finish venue, The Cog & Sprocket
  • Goodie Bag, including race shirt for all riders and a race cap for the 2-Day riders
  • Complimentary bike wash
  • Secure overnight storage for your bike
  • Technical support on the way
  • Lucky draw prizes and race medal
  • Sports massages by a qualified therapist
  • Food - The Cog & Sprocket at Mount Grace will be selling food and refreshments
  • Post-race buffet lunch for R275 per person, R175 per child under 12 years on Sunday afternoon 1 March at The Cog & Sprocket. Friends, partners, significant others and children are welcome to join. You can purchase your lunch tickets when you enter online.

Accommodation
Where to stay

Accommodation options include the Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, our host for the event – ideal for a comfortable and convenient stay from Thursday to Sunday night.

Accommodation

When & where
Race Number Pickup

Race NUmber Pickup

When: Wednesday 25 February: 13.00 to 17.00

Where: Cycle Lab, Fourways

If you register at Cycle Lab, you will get a Cycle Lab Voucher for R100 and a discount off your next bike service

OR 

When: Thursday 26 February 2026, from 13.00 to 17.00

Where: Fly Cycles, Parkmore Square, cnr 11th Street & Olympus, Parkmore, Sandton

Late Race Number pickup

If you don’t mind getting up early and standing in the queue on race day, then you can fetch your number a the start.

Saturday 28 February:
06h00 to 06h30

Sunday 1 March:
07h00 to 07h30